Area code 219
219 is Hammond, Gary, Portage, Indiana.
Area code 219 at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- Main cities
- Hammond, Gary, Portage, Merrillville, Valparaiso, Michigan City, East Chicago, Munster
- Time zone
- Central TimePart of the area: Eastern Time
- Local time now
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- Overlay codes
- No overlay — 219 is the only area code here.
- In service since
- 1948
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 219?
Area code 219 covers Hammond, Gary, Portage in Indiana.
What time is it in area code 219?
Area code 219 is in the Central Time time zone. See the live clock above for the current local time.
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